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Information and digital technology
(VET) Cert III

INFORMATION & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (Category B)

Statement Of Attainment towards ICT30120 Certificate III in Information, Digital Media & Technology

RTO: 90490 - Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Parramatta

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a wide range of general information and communications technology (ICT) technical functions and to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency as an advanced ICT user.

Persons working at this level will support information technology activities in the workplace across a wide range of ICT areas, including technical support, network administration, web technologies, software applications and digital media technologies

UNITS INCLUDE:

BSBCRT301 Develop and extend critical and creative thinking

ICTSAS305 Provide ICT advice to clients

BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety

BSBXCS303 Securely manage personally identifiable information and

workplace information

ICTICT313I Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments

ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques

ICTICT309 Create ICT user documentation

BSBXTW301 Work in a team

CUAANM301 Create 2D digital animations

BSBXCS301 Protect own personal online profile from cyber security threats

CUAANM302 Create 3D digital animations

ICTGAM303 Review and apply the principles of animation


Please note: some units of competency may vary across delivery sites, as some deliver a website module, whereas others deliver an animation module.


ELIGIBLIBTY FOR QUALFICATION:

Students assessed as fulfilling the requirements for all the units in the 240 hour course will be eligible for a ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology. Students achieving at least one unit of competency will be eligible for an AQF Statement of Attainment showing partial completion of their qualification.

ASSESSMENT:

This course is competency based and the student's performance is assessed against prescribed industry standards. Assessment methods may include :

  • Observation

  • Student Demonstration

  • Questioning

  • Written tasks

WORK PLACEMENT:

Students studying this VET course are required to complete a minimum of 70 hours work placement. This is a mandatory requirement of NESA. Failure to complete the mandatory work placement hours could jeopardise a student's eligibility to be awarded the Higher School Certificate.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Strong client docus and genuine desire to assist

  • Analytical skills

  • Persistence

  • Good communication skills

  • Able to work as part of a team

  • Patient and tolerant

  • Aptitude for technical activities

  • Methodical & Disciplined problem - solving

RELATED OCCUPATIONS:

  • Help desk officer

  • Network Support Officer

  • ICT Operations Support

  • ICT User Support

  • PC Support

  • Technical Support

CAREER PATHWAYS :

  • Technical Support

  • ICT Technician

  • Webpage Design

  • Multimedia Production

  • IT Business Manager

  • Internet System Administrator

  • E- Business Project Manager.

DUTIES AND TASKS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPOR :

  • Identify the hardware and software needed to provide solutions to problems

  • Assist with the customisation and adaptation of existing programmes to meet users' requirements

  • Provide telephone, face-to-face and online support to customers

  • Download and install appropriate software

  • Connect users to networks and provide initial training in facilities and applications

  • Talk with vendors and programmers

  • Provider information relating to customers' hardware and software purchasing decision's

  • Make sure users can use the equipment by providing person tuition and self- help instructions

  • Undertake housekeeping and reporting functions for the area of responsibility

FURTHER INFORMATION

www.myskills.gov.au |Type the qualification code into the search bar then click on the qualification title.

Please note that this course can be completed online via the CEDP Virtual School if the course does not run at Santa Sophia